Mediating Range Dispute Case Study

Mediating Range Dispute Given the task to serve as a mediator in the dispute between, environmentalist, forest services, citizens, county government, ranching interest, and timber interest, in Canton County New Mexico, where conflict does exist in regards to the health, and wellbeing of its county citizens. Additionally, as the mediator, it is my job to establish a calm, and neutral setting for all the involved parties to feel comfortable, and be able to openly establish a connection in the welcome portion of the opening statement. According to McCorkle and Reese (2015) an approachable mediator with a friendly tone can set the stage for a positive interactions (p 103). Establishing the tone of the mediation is crucial when dealing with a variety of stakeholders who hold different interest within the same conflict.

What is crucial is that, as the mediator, it that I am able to properly distinguish which group each stakeholder is categorized correctly. Not being able to determine who is who can seriously have adverse effects that can seriously cause the mediation to fall into chaos. According to McCorkle and Reese (2015) a mediator can categorize stakeholder’s names in notetaking form to be organized (p 103). This technique can establish credibility that the mediator is in control and properly organized. Furthermore, it is essential to establish the mediator’s role. Every stakeholder must understand that the role of the mediator is not to choose a side or act as “judges or others who make decisions for the parties” (McCorkle & Reese, 2015, p 105). My job is not to make life altering decision for the stakeholders, but to facilitate means of having everyone involved in the conflict meet to discuss and formulate choices where all parties can agree to attempt to adhere